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September 8, 2013

Sleeping Beauty [Chapter 2]

[Notice: This chapter has some mature content that might
not be appropriate for young readers.]

Cover page: “In the
end, who is the true me.. Please, tell me..” Yuki returns home and asks why her
brother is home, didn’t he have a night shift. Shiki, her brother, says that he
had asked someone to exchange shifts with him. He asks how come she came home
early for didn’t she have a dinner. Removing the jacket, Yuki says that the
dinner isn’t over yet, and she just went home early because of a little
incident. Shiki grabs her injured hand and asks if that LITTLE incident
involved this wound. Yuki sheepishly apologizes. She thinks that her brother is
a surgeon so he would easily see through this knife wound. Sitting on the sofa,
Shiki asks what kind of friends are those and he doesn’t approve of her
associating with that kind of people. Holding her injured hand, Yuki apologizes
and says that she had dirtied the jacket of a guy called Tachibana [Yuuya] so
she plans to give it back. Shiki tells her not to meet again after that. Yuki
thinks that it is baffling that she feels unwell when talking about them. She
isn’t used to that kind of hostile ambiance and.. Yuki tells her brother that
there is also an infuriating guy whom she doesn’t want to see again. Yuki
thinks that her brother is very nice for after their parents died, the two of
them depended on each other. Their family ran the hospital so even if there’s
no need to worry about money. It must have been hard on him to be studying
medicine [in college] at one side and taking care of his younger sister at the
other side. Seeing her looking down, Shiki tells her to let him hear about it.
Yuki tells him instead that she remembered some fragments of her memory. It is
a girl whom they don’t have a picture of at home but she suddenly floated out
from her brain. Yuki wishes that she can remember everything, regarding him,
and her parents.. Shiki pats her head and says that whether she has no
memories, she is still his younger sister and it is enough for her to be
healthy. He kisses her forehead and tells her not to get involved in dangerous
things. He stands up and says that he’ll warm the bath water. Looking at him,
Yuki thinks that her brother really values her that she doesn’t want him to
worry too much about her. She decides to go with Maiko to O University to
return Yuuya’s jacket. At the dining hall of O University, Maiko tells Yuki
that according to Keita, everyone will eat here at noon. Yuki thanks her for
accompanying her. Maiko tells her that it is okay for it also enables her to
see Keita. Then, Maiko informs her about that guy arriving, after Yuki left, and
like Yuuya he has a totally different aura and very handsome. Maiko says that
it would be nice if that Eiji would also come today. Yuki hopes he doesn’t for
he already has some girl he likes but would even go to bed with some other
girl, that Kase Eiji is a two-timer, and no matter what his inner feelings are,
he’s really awful. And it puts her in a bad mood just thinking of it. Yuki
decides that this is the last time she’ll see them. Then, Maiko says that
they’ve come. The other girls are blushing as Yuuya and friends minus Eiji
arrive. Maiko says that they really stand out and quite an eye-candy. Yuki
thinks that handsome guys are mostly used to being looked at by others but
Yuuya is definitely not the same.

Soon, they are
sitting in two tables. Yuki sits with Yuuya, Yoshiharu and Kousuke. Maiko sits
with Keita and Soichirou. Yuki thanks Yuuya for finding some free time. Yuuya
says that it is okay, and he should be apologizing that she has to specially
come here. He asks if she is feeling well today. She says that she’s quite well
today and she’s sorry for leaving half-way the party, and also his jacket, she
has already cleaned the stain for him. Yuuya tells her that the stain doesn’t
matter, he only wanted to see her again. This surprises Yuki. Kousuke
interrupts by saying that it is forbidden to talk about love. Yoshiharu teases
for Yuuya, the shiny prince to take it easy for he’s too dazzling. Yuuya smiles
and says that he’s serious. Keita exposes Yuuya by telling Yuki that Yuuya got
a cold after lending his jacket so forgive him if he’s doing it at all costs.
Yuuya tells him not to say that for it is too embarrassing. Keita asks what
Yuuya is saying for he’s praising his kindness so there’s no need to hide it.
Yuki apologizes that he got a cold. She asks how much is the pudding and water.
Yuuya tells her not to mind that for it isn’t expensive and there’s no need for
her to feel responsible that he caught a cold. Maiko suggests that they
exchange emails before eating together and this would make things even. Yuuya
is delighted over this. Yuki is hesitant that Yuuya tells her that if she isn’t
interested, there’s no need to force herself into it. Yuki explains that she is
only not used to this kind of speed communication but if it is okay, please
exchange emails with her. Yuuya smiles and says of course, he’s honored to.
Yuki thinks that Yuuya is truly nice and so what if he is good friends with
that awful guy. Yuuya can take into account her feelings and not forcing
herself, someone like him..maybe one day, she can tell him about the accident
before and that she lost her memories. Kousuke says that’s great. Yoshiharu
says that he wants it too and it is okay even if it is LONE [/pun for LINE]. As
they exchanged contact information, the television broadcasts some news. “Three
years ago, a 17 year old high school girl named Mori Erika [guesswork name from
森惠梨香] went missing. Today, the things that she
was carrying has been found. According to the one who had found it, it was
verified to be the things that Miss Mori had with her when she disappeared.”
Keita is surprised when Yoshiharu and Kousuke suddenly stand up nervously upon
hearing the news. Yuki notices Yuuya’s stunned reaction over the news report
which continues, “There has been no news of Miss Mori on the day she went
missing after school dismissal. The police consider this as a very important
clue in investigating the possible place where Miss Mori could have gone to.
The things were found along the national highway near M City.” Yuuya grips his
knee tight. As Souichirou quietly watches, the report says that upon attaining
her belongings, they would commence the investigation.

Looking aghast,
Kousuke says no way. Frightened Yoshiharu asks if that is for real. Souichirou
tells the two to calm down for they are troubling the others. The two nervously
apologize and leave by saying that they’ll go and calm themselves down. Keita
and Maiko ask what’s going on. Souichirou looks thoughtful. Yuuya apologizes to
Yuki since it is rare for her to come here but he’ll contact her again later on
because he has to call his father right away. As he leaves, he tells Souichirou
to take care of the rest. Keita asks what’s going on with everyone. Souichirou
says that it is something. Keita is apologetic for Yuki and Maiko even went all
the way there. He tells them that everyone has to be present as they plan to
invite the girls for some fun like barbecue by the seaside or perhaps camping.
Maiko wants to go and asks Yuki. Yuki is hesitant for it is so sudden.
Souichirou tells her to go if it is convenient since it will make Yuuya,
Yoshiharu and Kousuke happy. Yuki tells him not to mind that first, but what’s
the relation with that news report with everyone because if it is 17 years old
3 years ago, that person should be more or less the same age as them. Maiko
tells Yuki that there are some things that shouldn’t be asked. Souichirou
stands up and says that it is okay, but there are a lot of people here so let’s
go somewhere else. Keita offers to stay and watch over their belongings, also
it will be quite lonely if those guys return and no one is around. He tells
Yuki and Maiko to go with Souichirou. Maiko wants to stay with Keita and she’ll
just ask Yuki about it later on. So, Souichirou and Yuki go to some isolated
courtyard. Souichirou tells Yuki that missing girl studies in the same high
school as they did. Keita didn’t know because they became friends only at
college. Mori Erika is Yuuya’s ex-girlfriend. Even if at that time, they’ve
already broken up but it is worrisome that she suddenly went missing. Erika’s
best friend is also missing, her name is Matsushima Saki [guesswork from 松嶋咲]. She is Eiji’s girlfriend. Yuki suddenly remembers Eiji saying before
that he likes some other girl whom he couldn’t forget. Souichirou continues to
say that Yuuya’s father is a big shot at the police department and he is
generally calling to hear some news from his father. Those two girls aren’t the
type who’ll run away from home and there is also no reason [to do so]. Even if
the incident is well-known, they couldn’t find even a small clue. When the two
were missing, Eiji and Yuuya were at a complete loss that until now, they don’t
know for sure if the girls are still alive or not. Yuuya has finally pulled
himself together from what happened to Erika and seems to have an interest in
her [Yuki]. But, Eiji always until now firmly believes that Saki is still
living in this world that he is always searching for her. In order to get news,
he isn’t picky with the methods. He doesn’t care about chatting[/having relationship]
with the underworld that he would go in and out of brothels.

Originally, he is
quite outstanding whether it is grades or sports and he won’t associate with
those kinds of people. He had become like this because of his deep love for
Saki until now. Since Eiji would abandon everything to find Saki, Yuuya who
doesn’t want Eiji to lose himself so he dragged Eiji to go to that dinner on
that day. Eiji would only listen to Yuuya’s advice. Only the two of them would
understand each other’s pain regarding the disappearance of Erika and Saki.
Yuki mutters that such a thing had happened..and she apologizes for making him
tell her such a sad tale. Holding a leaf that he picked from a tree, Souichirou
tells her that it is normal to be curious after seeing them frantic like that.
And, Yuuya won’t be angry that she knows or rather, he would want her to know.
Even if Yuuya is worried about Erika, but they’ve already broken up and he
[Souichirou] hopes that she [Yuki] can support him. She ought to know now why
he doesn’t have a girlfriend even if he has good grades, handsome and pretty
much perfect nature. It is only with her [Yuki] that hurt Yuuya had opened up
his heart to. It is inevitable if she hates this, but if she finds Yuuya not
bad at all, then properly get along with him. Yuki says ya. Yuki thinks that
Souichirou is really kind-hearted to think of his friend and even if he treats
himself as humble[/low profile], but he is quite calm in protecting everyone
and this must be his role. Then, they notice Eiji going down the stairs.
Teary-eyed Yuuya calls out to Eiji and tells him that just now, they got news
about finding Erika’s belongings. He had called his father and they have found
her school ID. They’ve started to search around the vicinity. Eiji looks
surprised by the news. Yuki thinks that she didn’t hear what they are saying
but even if that is so, there is a strong bond between those two. Yuuya hugs
Eiji and tearfully tells him that it is possible that she’s still alive. Eiji
tearfully hugs him back and exclaims that it is great that the search hasn’t
been abandoned. Teary-eyed Yuki is moved for until now, these two have that
sadness and loneliness that she forever cannot imagine as to what that pain is
like. Wiping her tears, Yuki thinks that only the two of them can mutual
understand that feeling and right now, all of it flows out because that pain
has become hope. And she who doesn’t know anything felt happy for them that her
heart kept on wavering. She thinks that even if she previously really hates
Eiji, but she probably misunderstood him. She is really concerned of those
two.. Looking thoughtful, Souchirou mutters, “..how come it is at that place..”
Yuki asks huh? Souichirou says that it is nothing. That night, Yuuya emailed
her. He apologized for what happened when they went to their school and she
already knew what happened to his ex-girlfriend who went missing three years
ago from Souichirou. As a friend, he is very worried about her. He apologizes
for being frantic and it might give her a bad impression on him that she knows
of such a serious thing when they haven’t known each other well.

He also wrote that
if she hasn’t given up, he would want to meet her again because he feels quite
calm when he’s with her. It is okay even if it is for a while and he would be
happier if she can wish him luck[/gambatte]. Yuki thinks that these past three
years, she doesn’t have any interest with others and she always thought that it
is because she lost her memories. But it wasn’t like that, because right now,
her heart is quite moved. Yuki replies that if he hasn’t given up, call her
again and she would be very happy if she can be his support. Lying down the
sofa, Yuki wonders if she can become that person who’ll support Yuuya. She is
quite embarrassed for sending that kind of message. The scene changes to the
red light district. It is night and Yuki sees Eiji sweeping the floor outside a
bar called DRAMA. Eiji notices her and asks why she is at this place at this
time, it is very dangerous. Yuki says that the shooting has just ended and she
is on her way home. She asks why he is at this place. Eiji says that he’s
working and the pay here isn’t bad, and what does she mean by ‘this’ [place]
when it is a decent store. She apologizes. Eiji asks if her hand has healed.
Holding up her hand, Yuki says that it is healing and it won’t leave a scar.
Eiji happily says that’s great. This made Yuki blush for he smiles like a child
and it turns out that he has that kind of expression. Eiji tells her to be
careful on her way. Yuki thanks him and leaves. Then, a creepy guy calls out to
Yuki and asks if she is a hostess from DRAMA since he saw her coming out from
there. He didn’t know that there is such a beautiful girl at that place so
please come and eat with him. Yuki nervously tells him that he’s mistaken. The
man tells her not to deceive him and how much pay does she want for her to take
him seriously. How about this? He gestures ‘two’ with his fingers. Yuki shouts
for him to stop while he’s ahead or she’ll call someone. She quickly walks
away. The man looks angry. Then, he covers her mouth and pulls her aside. Just
then, Eiji notices a flower [alligator] hairclip by the street. He picks it up
and wonders if Yuki has dropped it. He plans to give it back through Yuuya. At
an alley, the man is beating up Yuki to shut up when she shouts for him to
stop. The man starts to pull down his pants. He tells her that she’s just a
small time prostitute yet she pretends to have a lot of dignity so she has
fallen here. If she doesn’t want to be beaten again, why doesn’t she be honest
with herself by giving him first a blow job. After being badly beaten, scared
Yuki couldn’t budge a finger.. Blurb: ‘Who’ will save Yuki from this dangerous
situation..!?

Comment: So, beautiful or not, girls should NOT walk around at the red district
alone at night for there are perverts who would mistake them for prostitutes.
Even if Yuki seems to be a strong girl, but maybe strong perverts can overpower
her and well, she did have a bad beating. My point here is she’s a ‘damsel in
distress’ here and luckily, there’s a prince nearby to save her if he somehow
finds out what is happening to her. We now have a reason for the bromance
between Eiji and Yuuya. Their ex/lovers went missing and they cannot get over
it. Yuuya tries to move on and Eiji is still fixated with the past. Actually,
in a way, it proves that Eiji really loves Saki that he won’t move on until he
finally knows what happened to her. The sex thing with Reika, does that count
as two-timing? Still, there is a big risk for him that all that searching and
waiting will all be in vain. And, after three years, they finally have hope of
knowing what could have happen to the girls. Now, which one is the ‘normal’
reaction? The ones who got all flustered and frantic upon hearing the news or
the one who is unusually calm about it. Souichirou seems to be analyzing
something and what he muttered seem to hint why Erika’s things are in that
place. And, because of this among other things, it seems that Yuki cannot sever
her relationship with the guys yet. As for the brother, his hairstyle looks
like the one who is spying and calling someone when Yuki has confronted Reika
and Eiji. He doesn’t have an alibi on working his shift since he did mention
that he asked someone else to do it. Suspicious.. Scans by 深雪汉化组

Word of the day:

God is behind the
scenes and controls the scenes He stands behind. ~ Our Daily Bread

Wow! I like this story. I'm speechless!I know Doumoto Nao's works before but it didn't catch me unlike this one! I feel so sad and nervous on what happened to the missing exes and what will be happening in the future.

Hiyo!! =D

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